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Nicopolis
Nicopolis, Greece Ruins also known as Nicopolis Actia or Nikópolis. A city founded by Augustus† to commemorate his victory (when he was known as Octavian) at Actium in 31 bc over Mark Antony (c.82–30 bc), a supporter of Julius Caesar† and triumvir. The name means ‘City of Victory’ from the Greek nikē ‘victory’ and polis.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Nicopolis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Nicopolis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Nicopolis.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Nicopolis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Nicopolis.html |
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Nicopolis
Nicopolis [Gr.,=city of victory], ancient city, NW Greece, in Epirus. It was founded by Octavian (later Augustus) to celebrate the victory (31 BC) at Actium, which is nearby. The city largely eclipsed Ambracia. It is mentioned by St. Paul (Titus 3.12). Its ruins are near the modern Préveza. |
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"Nicopolis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Nicopolis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Nicopoli.html "Nicopolis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Nicopoli.html |
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Nicopolis." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Nicopolis." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Nicopolis.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Nicopolis." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Nicopolis.html |
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